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Residents raise property maintenance, litigation and campground Airbnb concerns at Republic Township meeting
Summary
During public comment at the April 23 meeting, residents asked the board to address property maintenance, read a letter about MRBA litigation, raised questions about several vendor bills, and expressed concerns about Airbnb use at Northern Lights Campground.
Several residents used the public-comment period at the Republic Township Board's April 23 meeting to raise local concerns including property maintenance, ongoing litigation, vendor bills and short-term-rental activity at a township campground.
Terry Knapp addressed the board about property maintenance issues. Jim B. read a letter concerning MRBA litigation; the minutes note the letter was read but do not include its contents. Faye M. raised questions about several bills on the agenda, specifically mentioning Steward & Sheridan, band stage bills, and an Insight FS charge for the Witch Lake Firehall. Jessica Barbier spoke about Airbnb activity at the township's Northern Lights Campground, raising it as a concern to the board.
Earlier in the meeting Trustee Irene Dishno had flagged a separate issue related to Historical Society water billing and the board directed DPW to verify whether a shut-off had occurred. The minutes do not record board responses to the specific public comments beyond noting they were raised during the public-comment period.
The board adjourned at 7:40 p.m. after approving business and votes earlier in the meeting.
